OBITUARIES

Jul 7, 2017

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Eller

Stephen "Steve" Joseph Eller, 31, of Raleigh, NC formerly of Erie, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born November 26, 1985 in Erie, PA a son of John G. Eller, Sr. and Elaine Juiliano Eller of Fairview.

Stephen was a graduate of McDowell High School Class of 2004. He graduated from IUP in 2009...

Jun 27, 2017

Mary Pat Fahey Coleman

Mary Pat Fahey Coleman, 85, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. She was born October 28, 1931 in Sheffield, PA, a daughter of the late James and Jane Kreckel Fahey.

Mary worked many years for American Meter and met her husband Edward while working there. She and Edward spent many...

Jun 25, 2017

Mary "Aunt Mimi" Ventresca

Mary "Aunt Mimi" Ventresca, 88, of Erie, passed away Sunday June 25, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born April 30, 1929 in Erie, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Cavicchio Ventresca.

She worked at Erie Insurance Exchange for over 30 years.

Mary enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and baking.

In addition...

Jun 10, 2017

Renate E. Apfelbaum Chapin

Renate E. Apfelbaum Chapin, 84, of Erie, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 at her residence following a brief illness.

She was born June 26, 1932 in Korchen, East Prussia, a daughter of the late Rudolf and Erna Kruger Apfelbaum. She had lived in Erie most of her life.

She had worked at St....

Jun 1, 2017

Dora L. Mannarelli

Dora L. Mannarelli, 91, of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born October 4, 1925 in Erie, a daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Mannarelli.

Dora enjoyed many activities with her family including cards, bingo, watching movies, dining out, and taking walks.

In addition to her parents she...

May 26, 2017

Rita G. DiMarie Zollner

Rita G. DiMarie Zollner, 83, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital following an extended illness.

She was born August 21, 1933 in Erie a daughter of the late Francesco and Grace DiAngelo DiMarie.

Rita was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School and became an LPN and had...

May 26, 2017

Roy M. Bernardini

Roy M. Bernardini, age 93, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital.

He was born on February 25, 1924 in Erie, the son of the late Angelo Bernardini and Inez Venturini Bernardini Trevison. He was a graduate of Tech High School class of 1943.

During WWII, Roy served in the European Theatre...

May 23, 2017

Dennis L. DelPorto

Dennis L. DelPorto, 71, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Sarah Reed Senior Living following an extended illness.

He was born July 1, 1945 in Erie, a son of the late Louis and Susan Rigazzi DelPorto.

He was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School Class of 1964 and Gannon University. He...

May 22, 2017

Donald A. Wright

Donald A. Wright, 64, passed away peacefully Monday, May 22, 2017 at Pleasant Ridge Manor. He was born August 28, 1952 in Erie, a son of the late Laverne "Vern" G. and Ann Notarione Wright.

Donald served in the Army Reserve. He previously worked at Bill Schneider's Auto Service and most recently at Lakeview Resale. He...

May 17, 2017

Paolina A."Pauline" Ciotti Montagna

Paolina A. "Pauline" Ciotti Montagna, 77, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born July 26, 1939 in Rocca Pia, Italy, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Letterio Ciotti.

She immigrated to the United States from Rocca Pia in 1957. She worked at Firch...

May 17, 2017

Violet E. Popoff Sala

Violet E. Popoff Sala, 80, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. She was born October 13, 1936 in Cassville, WV, a daughter of the late Evan and Agnes Talkish Popoff.

Violet was a graduate of East High School Class of 1956, where she excelled at ballet and synchronized swimming. She...

May 13, 2017

May 12, 2017

Jacqueline DiNicola Graziano

Jacqueline "Jackie" DiNicola Graziano, 88, of Erie, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Saint Vincent Hospital. She was born December 8, 1928 in Erie, a daughter of the late Giacamo and Theresa Presogna DiNicola.

Jackie was a member of Erie First Assembly of God. She enjoyed cooking for her family; especially Sunday dinners where she welcomed...

May 8, 2017

George Anthony Ciotti

George Anthony Ciotti, 85, of Kingwood, TX, formerly of Erie, passed away Monday May 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1931 in Erie, PA, a son of the late George and Josephine Luciano Ciotti.

He graduated from Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University with a BSEE and MBA Degree.

George served in...

Apr 30, 2017

Timothy Joseph Scalzitti Sr

Timothy Joseph Scalzitti, Sr. (Timmy Scalz), age 92,of Erie passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 30th, 2017,at Saint Vincent Hospital. He was born on January 2, 1925, the son of the late Tomasina (DiNicola) Scalzitti and Aurelio Scalzitti.

He was a 1943 graduate of Strong Vincent High School.Tim served his country in World War II as...

Apr 25, 2017

Jessica "Jess" L. Horwath

Jessica "Jess" L. Horwath, 27, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at her home. She was born February 4, 1990 in Erie, a daughter of Dennis J. Horwath and Elena A. Marasco both of Erie

Three things Jess was totally into: modeling (see above picture), acting in horror movies (did a scene with more...

Apr 19, 2017

Vito Tullio Jr

Vito Tullio, Jr., 77, of Erie, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Saint Vincent Health Center. He was born November 20, 1939 in Erie, a son of the late Vito Tullio, Sr. and Angeline Italiani Tullio.

He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years.

Vito was an educator in the Erie School District...

Apr 13, 2017

Michelle R. Howland

Michelle R. Howland, 35, of Erie, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was born June 19, 1981 in Erie a daughter of John H. and Josephine C. Gennaro Howland of Erie.

Michelle enjoyed reading and writing poetry. She loved her children and family and was a beautiful loving daughter.

She is preceded in death by her...

Apr 11, 2017

John P. Pape

John P. Pape, 89, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at UPMC Hamot after a brief illness. He was born August 14, 1927 in Erie, a son of the late John and Lena Sebro Pape.

John was an excellent Auto Mechanic. He enjoyed hunting and was a great cook.

In addition to his parents he...

Apr 9, 2017

Theresa M. Grignol Ricci

Theresa M. Grignol Ricci, 92, of Erie, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 at LECOM Senior Living Center. She was born July 6, 1924 in Erie, a daughter of the late Louis and Rose Dalesandro Grignol.

Theresa was a graduate of Strong Vincent High School. She worked at Universal Products for 15 years.

She was a...